Pick of the Week
The Substance
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring critique addresses the demanding standards for women's appearance and the perceived horrors of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents an inspired performance in the role of Elisabeth, a mature actress reduced to starring in an aerobics show on television. Pushed out thanks to her slimy boss Harvey, she seeks out a secretive and gruesome procedure known as "The Substance". This creates a youthful duplicate called Sue, leading to a progressively vampiric relationship between the two. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful mystery stars Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for a hiatus from reporting on world issues to embark on a high-end voyage accompanied by an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her spouse, plus additional affluent passengers. But after an enigmatic female goes overboard overnight and all passengers claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Available now, Netflix
Presence Film
The acclaimed director tests his directorial skills in this clever paranormal narrative filmed completely from the viewpoint of the spirit. After a clan including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their recent residence, the lens – representing the ghost – follows them around. Chloe seems conscious of the supernatural presence, and it looks like guarding her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage fully commits to his unique fame through this autobiographical spoof. He portrays an egotistical celebrity named Nicolas Cage who accepts a million-dollar gig to visit a celebration at a Mediterranean location for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by the intelligence agency to spy on the suspected cartel boss, Cage's unique performing skills is put to the test. This Saturday, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's locked-room horror remains effective without requiring a sequel. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, a series of child abductions has rendered the children on edge. When Finney is taken by the kidnapper and held captive in a cellar, he fears the worst. Yet the disconnected phone mounted nearby keeps ringing, with ghostly voices giving advice, and the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen could save him. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, nighttime, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for greed in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top true story regarding the shamed televangelist and her criminal husband. Garfield portrays the corrupt Bakker, who states early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye set about monetising the people's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of poor styling, overdone appearance and bad faith, though the lead actress succeeds to present Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This week's second offering by the same director is a intelligence thriller as precise as the polo necks worn by Fassbender's British agent. He receives a mission to discover a traitor within their ranks from five suspects – including is his spouse. Both actors are masters of understated style, resulting in an engaging psychological game of deception or honesty takes place. Additional actors take part the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
